Civil Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 142
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 57
- Degree
- bachelor
The Civil Engineering study plan at Abu Dhabi University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 142 credit hours across 57 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARL100 | Communication Skills in Arabic I | 3 |
| ENG200 | English II | 3 |
| FWS305 | Technical Communications for Workplace | 3 |
| ISL100 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| FWS310 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MTT102 | Calculus I | 3 |
| FWS205 | UAE and GCC Society | 3 |
| STT100 | General Statistics | 3 |
Degree Requirements 42 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTT200 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MTT201 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTT204 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTT205 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHY102 | Physics and Engineering Applications I | 3 |
| PHY102L | Physics and Engineering Applications I Lab | 1 |
| PHY201 | Physics and Engineering Applications II | 3 |
| PHY201L | Physics and Engineering Applications II Lab | 1 |
| CHE205 | Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE201L | Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| GOL205 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| CSC201 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| COE102 | Introductory Big Data Analytics | 3 |
| COE101 | Introductory Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| COE202 | Engineering Ethics, Economy and Law | 3 |
| GEN300 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
Major Requirements 67 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIV102 | Computer-Aided Drawing | 3 |
| CIV104 | Introduction to Civil Engineering | 3 |
| CIV205 | Introduction to Geomatics | 3 |
| CIV201 | Statics | 3 |
| CIV242 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CIV242L | Fluid Mechanics Lab | 1 |
| CIV206 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| CIV314 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CIV313 | Construction Materials | 3 |
| CIV313L | Construction Materials Lab | 1 |
| CIV343 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| CIV331 | Highway Engineering | 3 |
| CIV332 | Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering | 3 |
| CIV324 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 |
| CIV324L | Geotechnical Engineering Lab | 1 |
| CIV316 | Structural Systems | 3 |
| CIV352 | Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CIV362 | Construction Management | 3 |
| CIV413 | Structural Steel Design | 3 |
| CIV318 | Reinforced Concrete Design I | 3 |
| CIV421 | Foundation Engineering | 3 |
| CIV442 | Hydrology and Urban Systems | 3 |
| CIV398i | Internship in Civil Engineering 1 | 0 |
| CIV399i | Internship in Civil Engineering 2 | 1 |
| CIV497 | Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
| CIV498 | Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
Major Electives 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIV405 | Sustainability in the Built Environment Elective | 3 |
| CIV403 | Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems Elective | 3 |
| CIV430 | Traffic Engineering Elective | 3 |
| CIV416 | Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis Elective | 3 |
| CIV419 | Computer-Aided Structural Engineering Elective | 3 |
| CIV428 | Slope Stability and Earth Structures Elective | 3 |
| OE | Open Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Civil Engineering
How many credit hours is Civil Engineering at Abu Dhabi University?
Civil Engineering at Abu Dhabi University requires completing 142 credit hours to graduate, spread across 57 courses.
How many years is Civil Engineering at Abu Dhabi University?
The study plan for Civil Engineering spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Civil Engineering award?
Civil Engineering at Abu Dhabi University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 142 credit hours.
Is Civil Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Civil Engineering is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.